Synonyms of discrepancy

discrepancy

noun

di-ˈskre-pən-sē 

as in difference

the quality or state of being different

the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern

Synonyms & Similar Words

• difference
• distinctness
• distinctiveness
• diversity
• distinction
• contrast
• disparity
• disagreement
• dissimilarity
• distance
• divergence
• diverseness
• variation
• dissimilitude
• unlikeness
• variability
• disparateness
• imbalance
• change
• otherness
• deviance
• variance
• modification
• friction
• incongruity
• discord
• conflict
• discordance
• differentiability
• dichotomy
• inequality
• incongruence
• disunity
• disproportion
• strife
• dissension
• distinguishability
• dissent
• incompatibility
• nonconformity
• discriminability
• dissidence
• incongruousness
• anomalousness
• nonequivalence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• similarity
• resemblance
• community
• analogy
• likeness
• identity
• agreement
• sameness
• accordance
• correspondence
• conformity
• parallelism
• alikeness
• congruity
• equality
• similitude
• analogousness
• equivalence
• identicalness
• uniformity
• equivalency
• homogeneity
• homogeneousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discrepancy

Here are some key facts, discrepancies and questions in the case so far. — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Requests to interview the city’s zoning, code compliance and building department directors about the discrepancies were declined. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

That discrepancy is attributed to a dip in feature film starts in the quarter but a rise in episodic TV filming in the state. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Two researchers reviewed each incident, and any discrepancies were resolved through discussion or referred to a third researcher. — Cal Chengqi Fang, The Conversation, 14 July 2026